How much does a licensed practical and licensed vocational nurse make in Louisiana?
$57,470a year
Median yearly pay for licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses in Louisiana. That is $27.63 an hour or $4,789 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.63
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among states
- 46 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 17,600
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,810Median: $57,470Highest 10%: $66,150
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,810 | $22.02 | |
| 25th | $49,650 | $23.87 | |
| Median | $57,470 | $27.63 | |
| 75th | $61,220 | $29.43 | |
| 90th | $66,150 | $31.80 |
Cities in Louisiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New Orleans, LA | $60,640 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $59,700 |
| Slidell, LA | $59,500 |
| Shreveport, LA | $58,340 |
| Hammond, LA | $55,840 |
| Monroe, LA | $55,360 |
| Alexandria, LA | $54,880 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $53,300 |
| Houma, LA | $53,240 |
| Lafayette, LA | $51,580 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses.
| 43. New Mexico | $59,330 |
| 44. Tennessee | $58,870 |
| 45. Oklahoma | $58,320 |
| 46. Louisiana | $57,470 |
| 47. Alabama | $57,030 |
| 48. Arkansas | $56,620 |
| 49. West Virginia | $55,360 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a licensed practical and licensed vocational nurse make an hour in Louisiana?
The median hourly pay in Louisiana is $27.63 ($57,470 a year).
Do licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses make more in Louisiana than the national average?
No: $57,470 against $64,400 nationally, 11% less.
Where does Louisiana rank for licensed practical and licensed vocational nurse pay?
Louisiana ranks 46 of 51 states.
Which city in Louisiana pays licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses the most?
New Orleans-Metairie, LA, with a median of $60,640 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.